Overview
Roam through a city park like no other. Holyrood Park’s dramatic hills and crags shape Edinburgh’s unforgettable skyline, and its history and archaeology span thousands of years.
Arthur’s Seat, the park’s highest point, is the remains of a volcano, and stone and flint tools found here reveal human activity as far back as 5000 BC.
What to see and do
- Climb Arthur’s Seat (251m) for 360-degree views of Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Discover Iron Age forts and Bronze Age agricultural terraces
- Visit St Anthony’s Chapel, a picturesque medieval ruin
- Watch for geese at Duddingston Loch, a haven for waterfowl
Our Ranger Service helps to protect Holyrood Park and also runs guided walks, group tours and other events for visitors. Find out about the Ranger Service.
Fishing permits for Duddingston Loch are available from our Ranger Service, please email them rangers@hes.scot
